Antonyms for make an appearance


Grammar : Verb
Spell : uh-peer-uhns
Phonetic Transcription : əˈpɪər əns


Definition of make an appearance

Origin :
  • late 14c., "visible state or form, figure; mere show," from Anglo-French apparaunce, Old French aparance "appearance, display, pomp" (13c.), from Latin apparentia, abstract noun from aparentem, past participle of apparere (see appear). Meaning "semblance" is recorded from early 15c.; that of "action of coming into view" is mid-15c. Phrase keep up appearances attested from 1760 (save appearances in same sense is 1711).
  • As in attend : verb be present at
  • As in show up : verb arrive, attend
  • As in turn up : verb come, arrive
  • As in appear : verb be published; perform

Synonyms for make an appearance

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